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Swiss pharmaceutical industry particularly vulnerable to Trump tariffs

Swiss pharma industry particularly vulnerable to Trump tariffs

This content was published on Feb 10, 2025 Pharmaceuticals account for 60% of all goods exported from Switzerland to the US.

Nestlé Waters defends its mineral waters, calls for clarification

Nestlé defends its mineral water after scandal

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 All our waters today are pure at source," Muriel Lienau, general manager of Nestlé Waters, told AFP after press revelations.

Nestlé water: there was no "agreement" or "connivance", according to Macron

Macron denies involvement in Nestlé Waters scandal

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron denied any “agreement” or “collusion” with the Swiss company Nestlé over the bottled water scandal on Tuesday.

Swiss multinational SGS to move HQ from Geneva to Zug

This content was published on Feb 4, 2025 The Swiss multinational SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, plans to move its headquarters from Geneva to canton Zug in central Switzerland.

Fear of trade war puts pressure on stock markets

This content was published on Feb 3, 2025 Global stock markets, including Switzerland, face losses on news of US tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.

Swissmem: Trump tariffs also affect the Swiss economy

Trump tariffs ‘poison’ for Swiss manufacturing

This content was published on Feb 3, 2025 Tariffs imposed by the United States against Mexico, Canada and China also impact on Switzerland, according to manufacturing lobby group Swissmem.

Bankruptcy of Depot decoration stores in Switzerland

Swiss home supplies chain store Depot goes bust

This content was published on Jan 31, 2025 The Depot home supplies chain has entered bankruptcy proceedings in Switzerland. A total of 34 branches are affected.

Nestlé Waters on trial in France over illegal waste dumps

This content was published on Jan 31, 2025 Bottled water producer Nestlé Waters to stand trial, accused of illegally dumping waste and maintaining unauthorised dumps.

Trafigura trial: company fined, defendants jailed

Trafigura and ex-COO convicted of bribery by Swiss court

This content was published on Jan 31, 2025 Swiss commodities trader Trafigura fined CHF3 million for Angolan bribery, while three defendants are handed prison sentences.

Novartis says new therapies will drive growth

Novartis forecasts profit gains despite copycat competition

This content was published on Jan 31, 2025 Novartis said profit will rise this year as new medicines help offset competition from copycats of its best-selling drug.